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Comparison of Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 III and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 III ×
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A7 IIISony Alpha ILCE-A7S
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberA7 IIIA7S
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-7m3
  • ilce-7s
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20182014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)127127
Width (mm)7448
Height (mm)9694
Weight (g)945507
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony A7 II-
Successor-Sony A7S
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
Effective megapixels (MP)24.212.2
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)847.28847.28
Sensor width (mm)35.635.6
Sensor height (mm)23.823.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.938.4
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score9687
Dxo color depth score (bit)2523.9
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.713.2
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)3,7303,702
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1968 x 1112(2.2 mp other)
  • 1968 x 1312(2.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2216(8.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2216(8.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2128 x 1200(2.6 mp other)
  • 2128 x 1416(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2768 x 1560(4.3 mp other)
  • 2768 x 1848(5.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4240 x 2384(10.1 mp 16:9)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.95
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoXAVC-S, AVCHD 2.0, MP4 with stereo sound
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony ESony E
LensSony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 70.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)28.00 - 70.00-
Zoom ratio (x)2.5-
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)40-
Filter thread (mm)55-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detect + Contrast-detect AF): 693 phase-detection AF points covering 93% of image area25-point contrast-detect AF: Wide (25 points), Center-weighted, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Zone
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.5-inch (1.30cm), 2359K-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopterEVF: 0.5-inch (1.30cm) 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.780.71
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.780.71
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1813
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)51,200102,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800Auto, 100 - 102,400, expandable to 50 - 409,600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Portrait; HDR: Auto Exposure DifferenceScene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot shoeMulti Interface Hot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-I
Other memorySlot1:SD UHS-II; 2:MS/SD UHS-I-
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional via rm-vpr1
  • usb or wi-fi
  • via usb or wi-fi
  • yes
Connections (extended)
  • microphone and headphone jacks
  • multi-terminal micro usb (with remote support)
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • usb-c (usb 3.1 gen 1)
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • multi micro usb connector
  • stereo headphone jack (3.5mm)
  • stereo microphone jack (3.5mm)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.570.53
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.57
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.570.52
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.95
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)16362
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.75
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)3339
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.75
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)3028
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.20.18
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.120.13
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.02
Shutter lag (notes)-Full AF lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.183s
Startup time (s)1.72
Play -> record time (s)0.90.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)710380
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)610320
Battery life, video (minutes)115-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-FW50
Usable battery types
  • np-fz100 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable2 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported++
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-720p (1,280 x 720 pixel) video can be recorded at 120fps with an APS-C sensor crop.Can't record 4K video internally



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